The fire broke out at Feather Crest Farms, which is east of the city of Kurten, Texas and around 100 miles outside of Houston. Shortly afterward, Bryan Texas Utilities announced that they would be cutting off service to 140 customers to ensure firefighters’ safety as they respond to the massive fire. This is a strong indication of just how big the fire is and how extensive the damage could be once firefighters get it under control.
Although workers were on the site when the fire broke out, there have been no injuries or deaths reported.
The fire had already consumed a building and a number of tanks by the time the earliest reports on the incident came out. The public has been instructed to avoid the area so emergency vehicles can reach the site easily as firefighters are reportedly still struggling to contain the flames. It is expected to take several days to fully contain the fire.
One of the problems is that one of the buildings on fire is made out of metal, which can raise the risk of explosion and makes it too dangerous to send firefighters inside. However, calm winds are helping the situation...<<<Read More>>>...
